SEC announces new three-part examination strategy for newly registered private fund advisers *

USA - May 22 2012
In recent weeks, senior officials from the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations ("OCIE") have revealed a three-part examination strategy for newly registered private fund advisers. 

Co-authors: Mark K. Schonfeld .

Investment advisers to private funds - registration under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 *

USA - September 14 2010
On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by President Obama.

Co-authors: William Thomas Jr., Amy Goodman, Jennifer Bellah Maguire , K. Susan Grafton, Edward Sopher .

European Parliament and Council back new alternative investment fund rules *

European Union - May 19 2010
The continuing saga of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (the Directive) of the European Union is causing heartburn throughout the world's financial capitals.

Co-authors: James Barabas , Selina S Sagayam .